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Team USA entered the opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium on a chilly night in Milan. But unlike the weather, the Americans received a warm welcome.

It wasn't a surprise, but it was still quite something to hear.

While the 2026 Winter Olympics started Wednesday, the Opening Ceremony took place Friday in Italy. The U.S. flag bearers were speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca. Jackson, 33, is a three-time Olympian and the reigning Olympic gold medalist in the 500 meters.

Maybe it would have been better if Mariah Carey had just belted out “All I Want For Christmas is You” at the 2026 Winter Olympics Games opening ceremony Friday, taken a bow and left it at that. Yes,

The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony was mocked for an AI-generated flashback sequence that gave viewers a glimpse at the past 100 years of the Olympic Games. The cartoon sequence starred "White Lotus" actress Sabrina Impacciatore skiing and skating through different host cities from the past century.

This is what you need to know about when the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.

Athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic games revealed what they're eating for their first meals in Milan—and it may surprise you.